Suicide prevention network marks milestone

The Bega Valley Suicide Prevention Action Network has reached an important milestone, marking its third anniversary.

Bega Valley Shire Councillor and SPAN Chairwoman, Liz Seckold, says the group works to create awareness of what services are available.

“We knew there were lots of people out there in the community doing great things but often they weren't connecting with one another,” Ms Seckold said.

“We decided we'd build on those services, create awareness of what is available in the community,” she said.

She says the group’s launch three years ago revolved around crisis cards.

“The crisis cards sort of linked all these people together and they were local, as well as national, phone numbers, addresses and emails,” Ms Seckold said.“We distributed them to doctors’ surgeries, dentists, libraries and the like,” she said.“We don't actually provide support but we bring people together so they know what is available in the community.”